City Lights News
Highlights and Events Dec. 1993/Jan. 1994
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The word "hockey" had its origins in Europe, coming from the french word "hoquet" which means shepherd's crook. Field hockey, a favourite sport of English schoolgirls, is played on a grass field between two teams of 11 players.
In North America and more specifically, Canada, the word is HOCKEY, our national sport. Invented in eastern Canada, it was a popular pastime for soldiers camped near frozen streams and lakes in Ontario. Equipment was less sophisticated to say the least, simple wooden sticks, a make-shift "puck" that could be anything from a hard piece of ice, a stone or, best of all, a perfect frozen oval from some gift-horse passing by. From these humble origins grew a sport that is played at every level in every community across the nation.
The Prince Albert Mintos began in the Saskatchewan professional league in 1911 and went to senior hockey in 1912. During the war years, it was the Prince Albert Black Hawks that moved into the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in 1942.
The old Minto name, brought back in 1947, was worn with pride in the late 1950s by players like Dave Balon and Jim Neilson, local heroes who made it to the major leagues. A fire destroyed the Minto Arena in 1961 and marked the end to Junior A Hockey in our city for a decade. Unable to rest, staunch hockey supporters moved in mysterious ways, gleaning financial and moral support until finally, in 1971, Prince Albert obtained a franchise and entered the Saskatchewan Amateur Junior Hockey League.
The Raiders, a fitting name for an aggressive team that battled its way from provincial trophies to national Centennial Cups and finally a Memorial Cup title after moving into the Western Hockey League. The Raiders are more than just a hockey team. Behind the scenes, the club employs nine full-time and part-time staff who, with the team, work hard to provide good hockey as well as fresh entertainment for all fans. But competition from new technology is putting the future of hockey and the Raiders on the line. Operating budgets for teams in the Western League now range from $700,000.00 to $1.7 million per year. A total sell-out of every seat in the Comuniplex for the whole season would not meet the current budget requirements of the Raiders' team. Corporate sponsorship provides additional funds but alone it cannot protect the Raiders' place in the Western League. Ticket sales are down. Maybe the novelty of being in the Western Hockey League has worn off or perhaps the fall in attendance is due to high expectations of always having a winning team. Whatever the reason, the Raiders are fighters, battling to keep their team and their City in the forefront, but they can't do it alone. Once again, all the citizens of Prince Albert are asked to make an effort to secure the future of the RAIDERS and the future of HOCKEY in our community.
One of the earliest forms of mass communication, the newspaper holds an important role in every community and in every nation. Newspapers come in all shapes and forms, are published daily, weekly, monthly or quarterly. Some pay for themselves with advertising and distribution fees while others have financial backing. Some are printed with the most modern and up-to-date technology while others may be type-written, cut and paste, photocopied or hand printed. Whatever the method, the objective is always the same - getting ideas and information published and delivered to the people.
In the early days, when settlements were few and far between, the newspaper was the only way to inform people of the happenings in the world. Perhaps not in a timely manner, but then life was less hurried and people were more concerned with carving a new way of life from the wilderness than with the goings on elsewhere. The growth of towns and cities led to business expansion, prosperity and cultural development. Small print shops sprang up to bring the news to the townspeople and those in the surrounding districts. In Prince Albert, the first official newspaper, The Prince Albert Times, was published weekly starting in 1892. However, it is the year 1894, that marks the beginning of continuous newspaper coverage in Prince Albert, for that was the year Andrew Stewart took over a weekly publication, The Advocate. What a name. It would lead one to expect this paper to be a fiery defender of rights and liberties instead of the appointment calendar for agricultural fairs and teas. Little controversy to be found in the column "The Household World" nor in other articles such as the one about a famous author entitled "George Sand at Home". Andrew Stewart, however, could plead a very convincing case on the benefits of advertising in his newspaper! The control of the paper changed hands several times after 1908 but it wasn't until 1912 that the paper changed its name to the Prince Albert Herald, proprietor and publisher being the Herald Printing Company. When this paper became a daily publication the name was changed to the Prince Albert Daily Herald, and in 1950, it became part of the Thomson Newspapers international publishing group. The Prince Albert Daily Herald will be celebrating its centennial in 1994 and will be looking back on 100 years of local journalism, on the citizens of our community and in the surrounding districts that made the news that marked the history and evolution of our way of life, from then to now.
Rural Roots
Established in 1991, winner of a Samuel McLeod award in 1992, this insert concentrates on the news and views of the farming communities surrounding Prince Albert. Distributed Thursday.
CoverSTORY
The newest edition to the family, Cover Story was launched as an added attraction to the weekly T.V. guide. Aimed at the younger generation it contains background and gossip from the entertainment world. It has since replaced the Monday edition of the Trading Post.
FOCUS
The weekly television and entertainment guide, distributed every Friday.
Newsmakers
Publisher & Gen. Mgr.: Bob Gibb.
Managing Editor: Wayne Roznowsky.
Editors: John Arendt, Ruth Griffiths, Barbara Gustafson, Greg Nicholson.
Reporters: Nicole Adams, Jeff Arthur, Jane Brown, Dave Burlinguette, Susan Hagan, Darren Oleksyn, Greg Urbanoski, Leanne Woodhouse.
Photos: George Harcus, Kent Jones.
Graphics: Marcia Fremont.
It all started at the turn of the century with the invention of "The Wireless" as it was known in Britain, commonly known in North America as "The Radio". Crystal sets in the early 1900's were a luxury for the well-to-do but were often shared with friends and neighbours, gathering on the porch, perhaps to hear world championship boxing, live from the arena. Soon a common household furnishing, the radio provided up-to-the-minute news and entertainment.
During the first and second World Wars, each evening, the striking of Big Ben would signal the opening broadcast of the BBC News, live from London, often accompanied by the sound of falling bombs. In happier times, the sensational music of the big name orchestras, like Mark Kenney, could be heard live from "The Palladium" or from some other famous location. Wherever there was a radio, everyone across the country could keep up with the news or enjoy music, comedy shows, poetry, suspense and drama, at the flick of a switch and the twirl of a dial.
In Prince Albert, a group of radio enthusiasts founded a radio club in 1912. The club provided amateur broadcasts on Sunday afternoons until losing its amateur license due to the advent of the first World War.
Local radio did not reappear until 1918, it blossomed and grew in the twenties and in 1934, the local station, then known as 10BI, was granted a commercial license and became CKBI. A passage that marked the evolution of our community as settlers and immigrants pushed northward to escape the prairie dust-bowls of the "dirty thirties", clearing farmland in the outlying areas or making their homes in Prince Albert. To many, a welcome form of entertainment and information, early radio programming consisted of network and syndicated programs supplemented with local interest programs and news. Throughout the years CKBI has been part of the community, giving local news major coverage and quick to lend a hand when the need arises. ACT-CKBI Amateur hours travelled to many communities to raise funds to eradicate tuberculosis. Fund-raising events sponsored by the station have also built many arena's and sporting facilities in northern and central Saskatchewan and in 1977, CKBI was named Canada's Station of the Year for its role in building the Shellbrook arena. In order to keep up with the growth of our city and the demands of its age 18-34 listeners, POWER 99 FM was created in 1982. Continuing the heritage of community service, POWER 99 FM received the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Gold Ribbon Award for Community Service in 1991 for its contribution in building the local Child Crisis Centre.
900 CKBI
NEWS
"On The Hour": major news at 7:00am, 8:00am, 12:30pm, 5:00pm.
Information Hour: 12:00pm-1:00pm.
SPORTS: 7:10 & 7:55am, 12:05 & 12:40pm.
WEATHER: every hour and half hour.
AGRI BUSINESS with Harold Mallwitz: 6:40pm, 12:50pm (daily) agricultural.
Paul Harvey: 12:15pm & 5:10pm (daily) news/info.
Doc of Rock: 9:00am-12pn (Sundays).
Neil Headrick: Mornings.
Ken Landers: Mid Mornings.
Jodi Fuller: Afternoons.
Mark Wenzel: Evenings.
Lew Harrison: Evenings.
POWER 99FM
MONDAY to FRIDAY
The Breakfast Club: 6:00-9:00am.
Lite Moments: 6:14 & 8:20am, 4:39pm.
No Repeat Workday: 9:00am-5:00pm.
Classic Lunch Hour: 12:00-1:00pm.
Mark Loshack: Mornings.
John Hanley: Mid Mornings.
Darren Tanzell: Afternoons.
Kevin Andrews: Evenings.
Rob Hart: Evenings.
Top 30 Countdown: Tuesdays 7:00pm.
Rockline: Mondays 10:30pm-12:00am.
General Manager: Jim Scarrow
In the earlier years of television, neighbourhood rooftops sprouted antennae, while others viewers picked up signals from a pair of rabbit-ears supplied with their new acquisition. In the early 1950s, cable television, know then as Community Antenna TV, became popular as one large antenna could receive distant signals and distribute them to a large number of homes in the area. As technology advanced, so did the cable industry and in the early 1980s the pay TV services offered new channels specializing in sports, movies, music, weather and news.
The idea of community service has always been the cornerstone of cable TV and today, more than ever, all across Canada, the cable network system is working to promote the concerns, issues and characteristics of more than 270 localities. In Prince Albert, the abundance of community activities, sports and cultural events provides a wide range of programming possibilities. The Community Billboard, broadcast approximately 18 hours per day, offers an opportunity for non-profit groups to publicize events, free of charge. Announcements air one week prior to the event and the billboard is updated on Monday and Thursday of each week. All groups are required to fill out the Community Billboard form, available at the offices on Second Avenue West. Involvement is also a key word in the cable system vocabulary and 90% of Shaw Cable 10 programs are made possible with the help of volunteers. The volunteer program provides a hands-on opportunity to budding directors, camera crews, program hosts, script-writers and producers to learn about television production. At the same time, it promotes local clubs and associations, provides information and introduces the viewers to some of the interesting people living in Prince Albert. Many would find it hard to believe that shows like Eye on Prince Albert, Familiar Faces and Hot Seat are produced by volunteers. A great deal of work and organization is needed to produce each new project and a minimum of four weeks advance notice is required before video-taping an event. Request forms for new projects provide important basic information and should be carefully completed. Staff members then contact the project organizer to obtain additional information used to evaluate the feasibility and the time involved in production. Many proposals don't meet the requirements but all efforts are appreciated.
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index Service Clubs and Associations:
United Way Agencies thank you Prince Albert & district, because of you caring and giving 16 local agencies can provide necessary services to your own family. Rick Orr (Executive Director)
The P.A. Exhibition Association would like to thank everyone for their support in the many activities & projects we have been involved in during this year. Barry Hogeweide (President)
The P.A. Tourism Board would like to wish all friends and visitors a very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. Shirley Barg (Tourism Coordinator)
The Indian Metis Friendship Centre would like to thank all those who helped out as volunteers to make this year's activities a great success. Season's Best. Roberta Burns (Executive Director)
La Socite Canadienne- Francaise de Prince Albert et l'Ecole Valois souhaite Joyeux Noel et Bonne Heureuse Annee a tous les citoyens de Prince Albert et de la region. Constant Poilievre (Coordinator)
This month our cover is dedicated to the Prince Albert SPCA and to Christmas. We would like to remind everyone that pets do not make good Christmas gifts. Owning a pet must be a responsible decision in order to avoid abandoned animals. City Lights with the support of Park Range Veterinary Services, Riverairre Boarding Kennels and South Hill Animal Clinic have created a Christmas Card that will be sold for the benefit of the local SPCA. Cards are available at the SPCA Shelter, Bray's Pet & Garden, Mills Bros, Venturoso Used Bookstore and at the annual SPCA Bazaar & Bake Sale at Gateway Mall Nov. 25-26-27.
Each year, hundreds of unwanted pets are lost or abandoned to die of starvation in the streets. To prevent needless suffering, the local SPCA was formed 12 years ago, using a back-yard shed as a temporary shelter until a larger facility became available on a member's farm. As the number of animals to be cared for increased, a petition with more than 2,500 signatures was presented to City Hall. After months of negotiations, it was decided that the SPCA would be located at 680 - 10th Street East, the site of the Municipal Pound. Volunteers enlarged and modernized the facility and its doors opened in February 1988. Since then, thousands of animals have kept staff and volunteers busy caring for their needs. SPCA services include lost and found, pet therapy for shut-ins, cruelty prevention and an excellent education and awareness program for children and the public. If you would like to help or would like more information, call the shelter at 763-6110.
The Salvation Army was created in England in 1865 by Reverend William Booth and his wife, appalled by the living conditions of London's poor. Part of the Christian Church, the movement spread to Canada in 1882 and the Prince Albert Corps was founded over a 100 years ago in 1892. "Heart to God, Hand to Man", a motto which aptly describes the operations of the Army. Volunteers visit the aging or the ill. Homes for the aged, shelters for girls, camps for under-privileged children, emergency and disaster services, addictions and rehabilitation programs are funded mainly by the Annual Red Shield Appeal. In our city, the Army has an active Correctional & Justice Services Department that provides counselling and assistance to the offender and his family during incarceration, probation or parole. The Christmas Cheer and Winter Relief program is now underway and your donations would be most welcome. For more information contact Captain L. Beaton or Lieutenants M. & L. Hoeft at 763-6078.
Nov. 26: the P.A. Exhibition Association presents country singer Lisa Brokop in concert along with the Underground Outlaws. Concert starts at 9pm. and will be followed by dancing. Tickets at the Exhibition Office, Gordie Brandt's Music Centre and at the door. Phone 764-1711.
Dec. 2: Co-dependent Anonymous, ongoing program every Thursday. Starts at 7 pm at the Holy Family Hospital conference room "A". For more information call Tina 763-0410.
Dec. 3: Curling - Heart Fund Bonspiel at the P.A. Golf & Curling Club. Fund raising for the P.A. Heart Foundation. Welcome new teams. Prizes for winners. For information call 763-8402.
Dec. 5: Single Parents Christmas Party, sponsored by Catholic Family Services, 4pm at St. Mark's Parish Hall. For information and registration contact Dianne Frombach 922-3202.
Dec. 5: Girls Choir Christmas Concert at the Kinsmen Community Heritage Centre. Starts at 7pm. For information call Margo Fournier Centre 953-4816.
Dec. 6: Gamblers Anonymous, ongoing program every Monday, 8pm to 9pm at the Holy Family Hospital conference room "B". For more information call Evelyn at 763-7409.
Dec. 7-11 & 27-30: Goldrush Casino, Blackjack, Red Dog, P.A. Poker, Roulette, Money Wheel and Crown & Anchor. Exhibition Centre 764-1711.
Dec. 11: Blacks Fan Photo Night. Every child can have their photo taken with their favourite player for $1 during Raiders game. Proceeds donated to Children's Wish Foundation. Call 764-5348.
Dec. 11-12: Junior Cashspiel at the P.A. Golf & Curling Club. Ages up to 19. Curling tournament with cash prizes. For information call 763-8402.
Dec. 14-17: StageStruck Players present " 'Till Death Do Us Part". Cocktails 6pm, dinner 6:45pm, show at 8pm. Convention Centre (175-17th St. W.) Proceeds to young cancer patients support group. Tickets: Tu-Bac-O-Square. Call Rudie Adams 922-0939 or 764-6200.
Dec. 17-19: Ringette Senior Provincial Tournament at the Kinsmen Arena. Jr. Belles (ages 10-12), Belles (ages 13-14) and Debs (ages 16-17) Ringette teams from all over Saskatchewan will be competing for trophies. Games will start at 8am and continue throughout the day until 10pm. Playoffs on Sunday. Free admission. For more information contact Helen Kindrachuk 764-2693.
Dec. 18: Odyssey Second Stage presents A Christmas Odyssey. Hit Christmas songs, traditional and contemporary with some humour to tie it all together, presented by 70 different people of all ages. Carlton Cafetorium. Starts at 8pm. For more information and/or tickets Nicole Adams 922-2104.
Dec. 19 : Fˆte de Noel Communautaire au salon Pascale (cathedrale Sacre-Coeur). Souper a la fortune du pot et concert pour les enfants et les adultes. Pour de plus amples renseignements: Constant Poilievre - telephone 953-6453.
Dec. 21: Indian Metis Friendship Centre presents the Children's Christmas Party. Age limit 10 or younger. Registration deadline Friday, Dec. 10th. Information call Roberta Burns 764-3431.
Christmas Break Films, free at the Cuelenaere Library - 125-12th St. E. - tel. 763-8496. Suitable for all ages: 1:00pm, 3:00pm & 7:00pm.
- Dec. 23: Ernest Saves Christmas
- Dec. 27: Prancer
- Dec. 28: Homeward Bound
- Dec. 29: Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken
- Dec. 30: Beauty & the Beast
- Jan. 3: Once Upon a Forest
- Jan. 4: Fun & Fancy Free
- Jan. 5: So Dear to my Heart
- Jan. 8-9: Curling - Ladies District Playdown. Golf & Curling Club. Various matches during the weekend.
For more information call 763-8402.
Jan. 10-16: Curling - Labatt Tankard District Playdowns. Golf & Curling Club. For information call 763-8402.
Jan. 14-15: Indian Metis Friendship Centre presents the 10th Annual Aboriginal Hockey Tournament & Dance. Comuniplex. Brenda Sayese 764-3431.
Jan. 14-16: Saskatchewan Association of Agricultural Societies and Exhibitions Annual Conference at the Marlboro Inn. Call Doug MacKenzie 764-1711.
Jan. 16: Tux & Tails presents Black Ties & Lace (bridal show) at P.A. Place. Free access to future brides. Booths available. Proceeds to P.A. Children's Haven. Contact Darlene Georget 922-0006.
Jan. 19-22: Goldrush Casino, Blackjack, Red Dog, P.A. Poker, Roulette, Money Wheel and Crown & Anchor. Exhibition Centre 764-1711.
Jan. 21: Optimist Youth Night. High Noon Optimists distribute free 500 Raiders' game tickets to youth. 764-5348.
Jan. 22-23: Curling - Zone Winter Game Playdowns. Golf & Curling Club. For information call 763-8402.
Jan. 23: Krazy George Day. Entertainment during Raiders game by the inventor of the wave and cheer leader Krazy George. Raiders Office 764-5348.
Jan. 23: Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase at the Convention Centre (195-17th St. W.), will include fashion show, door prizes and gifts to future brides. 1:00 to 4:30pm, free entrance to guests. Booths available. For more information Linda Doetzel 764-7128.
Jan. 24: Catholic Family Services presents Family Life Education Programs. For full program and more information call Dianne Frombach 922-3202.
Jan. 29: Rain Check Night. Raiders' Season Ticket holders may redeem unused tickets. Raiders Office 764-5348.
Jan. 22-23: Curling - Pepsi Junior Men & Junior Women Northern Playdown. Golf & Curling Club. Call 763-8402.
P.A. Raiders Home Games "December/January"
7: vs Portland Winter Hawks
11: vs Red Deer Rebels
15: vs Lethbridge Hurricanes
29: vs Swift Current Broncos
1: vs Saskatoon Blades (*)
4: vs Red Deer Rebels
7: vs Regina Pats
12: vs Brandon Wheat Kings
18: vs Tri-City Americans
21: vs Saskatoon Blades
23: vs Brandon Wheat Kings (*)
29: vs Tri-City Americans
(*) game starts at 2:30pm.
Amy's On Second - 2990-2nd Avenue West
Until Jan. 22: "Five at Amy's" 5 local Painters exhibit in various media.
Convention Centre - 195 - 17th Street West
Until January '94: "Opening Exhibition" 11 local artists: paintings by Veronica Balon, Connie Freedy, George Glenn and Myles MacDonald; photography by John Eagle, Ruth & Grant Gillingham; ceramics by Cecile Miller; weaving by Patricia Sinclair and Annabel Taylor; wheat weaving by Linda Hanline.
Grace Campbell Gallery
John M. Cuelenaere Library - 125-12th Street East
Dec. 3 to Dec. 30 : A display of oil paintings by James Stonechild from Prince Albert in his first solo show. He participated in the last Winter Festival Juried Art Show held February 1993.
Little Gallery - 1010 Central Avenue
Dec. 3 to Dec. 28: "Traditional Images: Contemporary Reflections", a tribute to American crafts, their history and heritage. Presenting historic First Nations and immigrant populations works with the contemporary crafts influenced by these traditions. Curators: Carolyn Acoose and Douglas Bentham.
P.A. Arts Centre Foyer - 1010 Central Avenue
3 to Dec. 31 : Round Lake Artists Group presents a variety of paintings (mixed media) & photography.
Tiara's - 3424 - 2nd Avenue West
Until January: Iris Goebel, Elise Hoffman and Vera Bliss of the Kyla Art Group. An exhibition of watercolours and oils.
City Slickers - 3541-2nd Ave. W.
Dec. 23: Christmas Eve Party, starts at 8pm.
Dec. 31: New Year's Eve Celebration starts at 8pm.
Koko House - 3433 - 2 Avenue West
Every Weekend: "Tom Mark" sings popular favourites.
George Tsougrianis - Program Director, Shaw Cable Ten 922-5622, fax 922-7122.
This month don't miss:
Christmas '93: An excellent programming schedule will be available to viewers during the Christmas season. Starting in the early part of December, school Christmas concerts will be videotaped and played in their entirety during the holidays. Everyone is sure to appreciate the creativity and effort that students and teachers have put into these fine traditional concerts. Christmas at City Hall is truly the best way to get into the spirit of the season. Shaw Cable will be presenting live coverage of the five days of concerts and festivities open to the public during the lunch hour. If you can't take part in this Christmas celebration the daily programs will be taped and rebroadcast throughout December.
Live: December 13-17 at 12:00pm.
Rebroadcasts: Tuesdays 7:00pm, Fridays 6:00pm, Sundays 8:30pm.
December 24-27 from 9:00 am to sign off - only Christmas programs.
See you on Channel Ten!
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